Private Property Drainage Assistance Grant

How it works

The City of Peoria says this grant is a one-time reimbursement for installing or constructing a best management practice on private property. For the Private Property Drainage Assistance Grant, the city reviews the application first, then the homeowner completes the work, and finally submits a reimbursement request.

What the money covers

The page describes the overall credits-and-grants program as helping property owners manage runoff and reduce stormwater utility bills. For this grant, the city lists examples of eligible drainage projects such as:

• erosion control on steep slopes
• grading away from a house
• creating a swale
• installing yard drains and pipes

The program is intended to reduce or stop further damage or erosion from water coming from other properties and beyond the owner’s control. The page also notes that grants are for best management practices, and gives rain barrels as a separate example of a grant-eligible practice.

Amounts and matching

• Reimbursement rate: 75% of eligible costs
• Maximum reimbursement: $7,500 per property
• Application fee: $10

How to apply

The city instructs applicants to:

1. View the 2024 Stormwater Utility Credit and Grant Manual.
2. Prepare the appropriate forms by downloading them from the site or picking up a hard copy from Public Works.
3. Submit forms, fees, and attachments to the Public Works Department.
4. Wait for review and determination.
5. If denied or incomplete, fix deficiencies and resubmit.
6. If denied, appeal following Article IV of Chapter 31 of the City of Peoria Code of Ordinances.

Timing and deadlines

The city says it will review the application within 30 working days and notify the applicant of the credit or grant determination, including any deficiencies if the application is incomplete or not approved. The Peoria City Council ultimately determines available credits and grants.